I think that all modern glasses/sun glasses have UV blocking these days, don't they?

Yes, but I thought that also extended to all/most shields too.  Perhaps not.

I just did a 700 mile weekend with the black electric tape mod. and was very impressed. I will be changing the extreme sides a little to improve the peripheral vision but with the top and bottm strips keeping the sun off the internal sun visar it really reduces the glare.

Thanks for this great tip! Short of an actual "bill" on the helmet ( are there generic ones that attach) this does the trick.

I got a bell vortex helmet and a Transitions shield and love it. It doesn't get as dark as I'd really like but I haven't had to hold my hand up to block the sun. I rarely ride with helmet open but if I did, my glasses also have Transition lenses.

Matt

I got a bell vortex helmet and a Transitions shield and love it. It doesn't get as dark as I'd really like but I haven't had to hold my hand up to block the sun

Yeah, I saw that Bell transitioning shield online when I was looking for a helmet.  It is a good idea, although it looks like it might jack the price of the shield up a LOT.  I tend to have to replace shields every year, even without a whole lot of miles, so I imagine for some people that could get expensive.

Yeah, I saw that Bell transitioning shield online when I was looking for a helmet.  It is a good idea, although it looks like it might jack the price of the shield up a LOT.  I tend to have to replace shields every year, even without a whole lot of miles, so I imagine for some people that could get expensive.

To me, the cost is worth it, even if I have to replace it annually. FWIW, it was about $120. Actually more than the helmet.

Matt

To me, the cost is worth it, even if I have to replace it annually. FWIW, it was about $120. Actually more than the helmet.

OMG ouch!